The President's Medallion
Overview
The President's Medallion was established in 2001 to honor friends and alumni whose outstanding accomplishments and exemplary service and support bring distinction to the University and advance higher education.
About the Award
Each nominee is discussed and considered by members of Idaho State University's Standing Awards Committee, which is appointed by the University President. The committee's composition is as follows:
- Alumni Association Board of Directors member – serves for four-year term
- Development Officer – serves for four-year term
- ISU Family (faculty, staff, emeriti or retired) – serves for four-year term
- Vice President of University Advancement – ex-officio (voting member)
- Office of the President – ex-officio (voting member)
- Director of ISU Foundation– ex-officio (voting member)
- Director of Alumni Relations – ex-officio (voting member)
Qualifications
Materials reviewed by selection committees includes:
- A completed nomination form
- Letters of support (One may be from the person making the nomination)
- A current resume for the candidate
- Newspaper articles or publications
- Other pieces that speak to the candidate’s qualifications
Criteria includes:
- Professional achievement or significant accomplishment in a given field.
- Industry awards and special recognitions received.
- Civic and community involvement, advancing causes of higher education or ISU.
- Demonstrated loyalty to the University, its Colleges, programs or other elements.
- Notable contributions to the University’s advancement.
- Individuals who have been a part of historic moments in University history.
- Other criteria as appropriately devised by the committee and based on award descriptions.
Nomination Form
You can download a nomination form in Word document format here. Entries may be e-mailed to alumni@isu.edu or sent by regular post mail no later than Feb. 15 to: ISU Alumni Association, 921 S. 8th Ave., Stop 8033, Pocatello, ID, 83209-8033.
Past Recipients
| Name | Year Honored | Notable Accomplishments | |
| Michael J. Byrne | 2001 | ||
| * | David A. Thomas | 2001 | |
| Frank & Carol Thomas | 2001 | ||
| Brad D. Hall & Sharon Taylor | 2002 | ||
| Joseph C. & Cheryl Jensen | 2002 | ||
| Wally C. Kelly | 2002 | ||
| Gay Simplot | 2002 | ||
| Dr. James & *Betty Kelly | 2003 | ||
| Dr. Michael Mickelson | 2003 | ||
| Jerry & Susan Robinson | 2003 | ||
| The Hon. John V. & Lola Evans | 2003 | ||
| Clark Carlile | 2003 | ||
| Dr. Donald & Helen Nielson | 2004 | ||
| Dr. Joy Plein | 2004 | ||
| Jerry & Glenna Olson | 2004 | ||
| Drs. Andrew and Jacqueline M. McRoberts | 2004 | ||
| Drs. Jerry and Elner Bellon | 2005 | ||
| Gary Campbell | 2005 | ||
| Rep. Maxine Bell | 2005 | ||
| Dr. Lloyd S. Call & Beverly Flandro Call | 2005 | ||
| Timothy & Anne Hardy Hopkins | 2005 | ||
| Dr. H. Geen & Sue Hoge | 2006 | ||
| Ray and Effie Kaufman | 2006 | ||
| Ted & Barbara Crumley | 2006 | ||
| Dr. Jo Elliott-Blakeslee | 2006 | ||
| William M. Eames | 2007 | ||
| The Honorable N. Randy Smith | 2007 | ||
| Anne S. Voillequé and Louise Nelson | 2007 |
*Indicates Deceased